Every topic around the gut is super fascinating to me, so here we go, talking about the importance of a healthy digestion while traveling.

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[EN] Hippocrates already said in his years of life 460-370 BC: “The healthy gut is the root of all health”.

When we think of the intestine, the word digestion comes directly to our mind. Especially when traveling, a properly functioning digestion is an important component.

Troubles with bowel movements, such as diarrhea or constipation, are not uncommon. Due to unusual food, lack of hygiene or “travel stress”, an irritated digestive tract can occur. Especially for traveling this sounds very unfavorable. Imagine, you have a 9 hour bus ride ahead of you (without toilet), you will think 10 times, which food you eat and which you better don’t eat.

This is extremely annoying and can cause additional stress, as a weakened intestine is particularly sensitive to pathogenic bacteria and viruses.

In our gastrointestinal tract between 400 and 500 species of different bacteria are located. In a healthy gut, about 85% of the total intestinal flora should be made up of beneficial bacteria. Certainly not more than 15% of the bacteria should be pathogenic, so “disease-causing”.

What many don’t know: the most pathogenic, or “harmful” bacteria are basically already “part of us”. However, they only become a problem when they get out of hand.

In addition, we should be aware that the intestine is not only a simple digestive organ, but also an immune organ. 80% of our immune system is located here. Thus, a weakened intestine also means a weakened immune system.

To enjoy your holidays as much as possible, it is recommendable to support the intestine, therefore the immune system, with so-called probiotics.

How can we take care of our intestines while traveling?

Another solution is qualitatively and quantitatively high-quality probiotics, which are taken in the form of capsules. Because a healthy diet with many fermented foods is usually not the easiest solution while traveling.

Accordingly, it is worthwhile to support the intestinal health with additional lactic acid bacteria (probiotics). I already take it prophylactically to prevent possible complaints.